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Fresh & Fired Up with Dr. Emily & HaileeAuthor: Dr. Emily Marshall
Doctor, entrepreneur, and speaker Emily Marshall along with her co-host, online personal trainer and nutrition coach, Hailee Piendl drop weekly gems designed to help women flourish in all aspects of their health and fitness! Together they're empowering women to feel strong, healthy, and vibrant for what they love most in life! Subscribe to Fresh & Fired Up on Apple, Spotify, & YouTube. Follow Dr. Emily @dremilymarshall & Hailee @hailee_fitblog We would love to hear from you! Language: en Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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5 Gym Mistakes That Are Secretly Killing Your Strength (Strength Training for Women)
Episode 187
Tuesday, 10 March, 2026
If you're lifting regularly but your strength isn't improving, something might be off. In this episode of the Fresh & Fired Up Podcast, Dr. Emily Marshall and Hailee Piendl break down 5 common gym mistakes that secretly sabotage women's strength gains. These small technique errors often go unnoticed but can dramatically affect your ability to build muscle, lift heavier, and train without pain. We cover practical coaching cues and simple adjustments you can apply immediately to improve your squat, deadlift, bench press, and overall strength training performance. If you've ever wondered why your lifts feel harder than they should—or why your progress has stalled—this episode will help you identify what might be holding you back. You'll learn: • Why training the movement instead of the muscle can limit muscle growth • How foot position and stance width affect squat strength and hip function • The right way to brace your core to protect your spine and generate power • How shoulder blade positioning improves pressing strength and prevents shoulder pain • Why women often stop sets too early and how training closer to failure builds real strength These are the same strength coaching principles used by high-level trainers to help women move better, lift stronger, and build functional muscle that supports hormones, metabolism, and long-term health. Whether you're new to lifting or have been training for years, correcting these overlooked mistakes can take your strength training, muscle gains, and gym performance to the next level. 🎧 Listen now to learn how to train smarter, build stronger muscles, and feel Fresh & Fired Up in your workouts.
